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Rapper DMX accused of taking someone's identity

Rapper DMX was arrested at a Phoenix, Arizona, mall Saturday on suspicion of giving a gave a false name and Social Security number to a hospital to get out of paying for medical expenses.

'Dark Knight' sets one-day box office record

Batman's joust with the Joker has set another box office record.

Jolie leaves hospital with newborn twins

Angelina Jolie and her newborn twins left the French hospital early Saturday where she gave birth, the Fondation Lenval said.

Ed McMahon files lawsuit over neck injury

Ed McMahon sued a hospital, two doctors and an investment tycoon Friday over a neck injury he has said has left him unable to work, a circumstance he has blamed for his recent money woes.

'Mini-Me' settles sex tape lawsuit

Actor Verne Troyer has settled a lawsuit he filed against a porn broker that will prevent the distribution of a sex tape depicting Troyer and a former girlfriend, court documents filed Friday show.

Sources: Britney Spears, former husband reach child custody deal

Britney Spears has agreed to allow ex-husband Kevin Federline to retain legal custody of their two children in return for gradually increased visitation, sources close to the troubled pop star said Friday.

Big-band singer Jo Stafford dead at 90

Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folksongs, died Wednesday. She was 90.

Fans stay up all 'Knight' for Batman movie

As "The Dark Knight's" crusading District Attorney Harvey Dent vigorously tries to combat Gotham City's crime spree, he quotes the old saying: "The night is always darkest before the dawn."

Fans pack theaters for late 'Knight'

Nick Patten apparently has never been happier to go work on two hours of sleep.

iReporters gush over 'Dark Knight'

"The Dark Knight" opened early Friday to huge crowds and rave reviews.

Rapper DMX accused of taking someone's identity

Rapper DMX was arrested at a Phoenix, Arizona, mall Saturday on suspicion of giving a gave a false name and Social Security number to a hospital to get out of paying for medical expenses.

'Dark Knight' sets one-day box office record

Batman's joust with the Joker has set another box office record.

Jolie leaves hospital with newborn twins

Angelina Jolie and her newborn twins left the French hospital early Saturday where she gave birth, the Fondation Lenval said.

Ed McMahon files lawsuit over neck injury

Ed McMahon sued a hospital, two doctors and an investment tycoon Friday over a neck injury he has said has left him unable to work, a circumstance he has blamed for his recent money woes.

'Mini-Me' settles sex tape lawsuit

Actor Verne Troyer has settled a lawsuit he filed against a porn broker that will prevent the distribution of a sex tape depicting Troyer and a former girlfriend, court documents filed Friday show.

Sources: Britney Spears, former husband reach child custody deal

Britney Spears has agreed to allow ex-husband Kevin Federline to retain legal custody of their two children in return for gradually increased visitation, sources close to the troubled pop star said Friday.

Big-band singer Jo Stafford dead at 90

Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folksongs, died Wednesday. She was 90.

Fans stay up all 'Knight' for Batman movie

As "The Dark Knight's" crusading District Attorney Harvey Dent vigorously tries to combat Gotham City's crime spree, he quotes the old saying: "The night is always darkest before the dawn."

Fans pack theaters for late 'Knight'

Nick Patten apparently has never been happier to go work on two hours of sleep.

iReporters gush over 'Dark Knight'

"The Dark Knight" opened early Friday to huge crowds and rave reviews.

Rainn Wilson enjoys day out of 'The Office'

Rainn Wilson had a good day.

'Housewives' creator says end in sight

The women of Wisteria Lane may have only a few more years to resolve their assorted problems.

Review: 'Mamma Mia!' What a letdown!

It's tempting to say that "Mamma Mia!" has the worst choreography of any big-screen musical in history, though that would imply that what happens in the film is choreography.

Laci Peterson's mom outraged over former son-in-law's blog

Scott Peterson was convicted November 12, 2004, for the deaths of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn child. He may be locked up in San Quentin State Prison and facing the death penalty, but he is not cut off from the outside world.

Belongings of 'Godfather of Soul' sold at auction

James Brown mementoes ranging from his signature capes to a medical bracelet fetched thousands of dollars Thursday at an auction, which the soul icon's children protested.

U2 wins OK for disputed hotel revamp

U2 stars Bono and The Edge won a four-year legal battle Thursday to reshape their old-fashioned Dublin hotel, the Clarence, into a futuristic landmark -- a decision that appeared to fly in the face of Ireland's conservative planning laws.

'John Adams,' 'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' lead in Emmy nods

"Mad Men" and "Damages" found themselves on top when the nominations for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmys came out Thursday morning -- but, again, there was no love for HBO's "The Wire."

Behind the Scenes: James Brown auction stirs up memories

He was the hardest working man in show business, but judging from his possessions up for auction Thursday at Christie's in New York, James Brown also knew how to have a really good time.

Jessica Alba wanted baby's name to be unique

One reason Jessica Alba named her baby daughter Honor was that she felt her own was pretty bland.

Review: 'Dark Knight' a stunning film

According to a Russian proverb, God makes the priests. Jesters come from the devil.

ABC: Heigl sticking with 'Grey's'

Katherine Heigl is sticking with "Grey's Anatomy" despite voicing displeasure about last season's script quality, the network's programming chief said.

'Mad Men' expected to be among Emmy leaders

"Mad Men" and "Damages" have a shot at Emmy nomination history.

Former 'NewsRadio' star facing drug, sex charges

Andy Dick was arrested early Wednesday for investigation of drug use and sexual battery after the comedian allegedly pulled down a teenager's tank top, police said.

Katie Holmes to return to TV with 'Eli Stone'

Former "Dawson's Creek" star Katie Holmes will revisit her TV roots with a guest role on "Eli Stone" this fall.

AOL exec opens Web door for film

Retired AOL executive Ted Leonsis is turning his passion for documentaries into an Internet service meant to give independent filmmakers broader viewership.

New Star Wars release has appeal for gamers, moviegoers

Consider it "Star Wars III and a Half" -- complete with a pivotal plot twist.

William Petersen's run on 'CSI' coming to end

William Petersen is leaving "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," a move that might have fans of his brainy crimebuster Gil Grissom screaming bloody murder.

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood enters rehab

Ronnie Wood entered a rehabilitation facility Wednesday for help with alcoholism, said a spokeswoman for the Rolling Stones guitarist.

Ron Sexsmith plants some more musical seeds

Every so often, Ron Sexsmith runs into the music executive who curated Bob Marley's "Legend" disc -- the prototype for a phenomenally successful career retrospective -- and the man asks if it's time to give the Canadian singer-songwriter the same treatment.

Barenaked Ladies singer arrested

Barenaked Ladies singer and guitarist Steven Page faces a cocaine possession charge after his arrest while visiting two woman at their suburban Syracuse apartment.

Rapper has defiant words for new album

When Nas said he didn't name his album "Nigger" because there might be problems getting it into stores, it was no surprise. But when he said pressure from black leaders played a role, it seemed out of character.

Danson raises glass to Obama

Ted Danson is returning to FX's "Damages" -- and getting on board with Sen. Barack Obama.

Michael J. Fox set for role on 'Rescue Me'

Michael J. Fox will return to series TV with a four-episode guest role on FX's "Rescue Me."

CBS going to the dogs -- and loving it

CBS got a paw up on its competition with the debut of "Greatest American Dog" helping the network to a midsummer ratings victory.

'Desiderata' vocalist Les Crane dies at 74

Les Crane, a talk radio innovator and Grammy winner remembered as the first television host to take on Johnny Carson, has died. He was 74.

Uncut Solzhenitsyn work coming out

An uncut edition of Aleksander Solzhenitsyn's "The First Circle," a highly praised and controversial novel published 40 years ago and heavily edited because of its story of a Soviet prison camp, is finally coming out in English.

Lohan on track to finish sentence, lawyer says

Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving.

Al Reynolds still carries torch for soon-to-be ex-wife Star Jones

Al Reynolds continues to have a soft spot for Star Jones, despite their impending divorce.

Daltrey takes pride in The Who

Roger Daltrey is smacking his head.

Dancer's injury gives contestant a second shot

Jessica King is out and Comfort Fedoke is getting another shot on "So You Think You can Dance," Fox TV said Monday.

Review: 'Stay Positive' is nearly perfect

Oh, brave new leaky world.

Black voices added to new animated show

A "Family Guy" spinoff show featuring the character of Cleveland Brown is mixing up its voice cast, ethnically speaking.

'It was like I was on Rollerblades,' says Miss USA

Miss USA has learned a simple lesson from her humiliating tumble during the Miss Universe pageant -- the second year in a row the American contestant has taken a spill.

Kerala stars in Santosh Sivan's English debut

To download footage of Santosh Sivan talking about "Before the Rains" on The Screening Room podcast subscribe here.

Charles Joffe, longtime Woody Allen producer, dead

Charles Joffe, the longtime Woody Allen producer who snagged a best picture Oscar for the filmmaker's famed comedy "Annie Hall," has died. He was 78.

Former 'Law & Order' star gets tough as 'Cleaner'

Benjamin Bratt remembers first hearing the concept for "The Cleaner." It grabbed him, "however unbelievable I found it to be."

It's splitsville for Kimmel and Silverman

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have broken up, their publicists said Monday.

James Brown auction gets legal go-ahead

A South Carolina judge says an auction of James Brown's belongings in New York can go forward as planned this week.

French daily scoops Hollywood reporters

The world's entertainment press tripped over themselves, making embarrassing errors along the way, as they fought to be first to report the biggest celebrity story of the year: the birth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's twins.

'Journey' star Brendan Fraser gets goofy

Uh-oh. Brendan Fraser is alarmed.

Bon Jovi rocks thousands in Central Park

Bon Jovi rocked Central Park, New Jersey style.

A more mature David Sedaris?

Pick up David Sedaris' new book and you're staring at death. If the van Gogh painting of a skeleton gracing the cover doesn't say it clearly enough, the fact that the skull is smoking a cigarette should.

PBS coy about nude 'King Lear'

Ian McKellen's acclaimed performance in "King Lear" is coming to PBS, but a public TV executive was coy Saturday about whether his on-stage nude scene will be exposed on air.

Brinkley's ex says he's sorry for tryst

Christie Brinkley's ex-husband Peter Cook says he's sorry he got involved with the 18-year-old who helped wreck their marriage.

Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins

Brad Pitt was emotional but calm, Angelina Jolie laughed and chatted.

Demon rakes in millions at box office

Superheroes battling inner demons often rule the box office. This time, the superhero was a demon as "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" pulled in $35.9 million to debut as the No. 1 weekend film.

Police: 'W' actors, crew arrested in bar fight

Actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright and five others involved in filming the Oliver Stone movie "W" were arrested during a bar fight Saturday morning, police said.

Series portrays terror, boredom of war

The narrative of war on "Generation Kill" unfolds as an exercise in readiness and restless waiting, along with misdirection from higher-ups.

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! a feelgood musical blockbuster

Review: Hooray for 'Hellboy II'

Will Smith's Hancock wasn't the first superhero with bad habits and a bad attitude. Hellboy, the protagonist of "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," has a bit of the devil in him: His skin is red; he has two shorn-off horns on his head, a gargantuan club fist and a long, slippery tail.

Olivia Newton-John ties the knot

He's the one that she wants.

SAG rejects studios' offer, counters

The Screen Actors Guild rejected the latest contract offer from Hollywood studios on Thursday but claimed it was willing to negotiate and presented a counterproposal.

Publicist: Ethan Hawke has married his girlfriend

Ethan Hawke has married girlfriend Ryan Shawhughes, the actor's publicist said Thursday.

Abrupt ending for angry Brinkley divorce trial

Christie Brinkley's lurid divorce trial came to an abrupt end Thursday when lawyers for the supermodel and her fourth husband reached an out-of-court settlement that gives her custody of their two children.

'Hellboy' star buries himself in roles

Hollywood's modern man of a thousand faces, Ron Perlman, never minded hiding behind rubber masks and mounds of makeup early in his career.

'Clone Wars' to get Hollywood treatment

George Lucas is revisiting familiar space in the heart of Hollywood to unveil his new "Star Wars" adventure.

Politician, punch line, president, and the land he left us

Rick Perlstein could have called his book "Paranoia."

Hollywood studios set deadline for SAG

The major Hollywood studios have told the Screen Actors Guild that if the union does not accept its final contract offer by August 15, any proposed wage increases would not be retroactive, the studios said Wednesday.

Memoir says Madonna's true love is herself

A memoir by Madonna's brother says the singer really does love her husband, director Guy Ritchie, but, apparently, not as much as she loves her career and herself.

Brinkley divorce lawyers go head-to-head

The headline-grabbing divorce trial of cover girl Christie Brinkley and architect Peter Cook was put on hold Wednesday.

'Nixonland' chronicles a cultural tsunami

Rick Perlstein could have called his book "Paranoia."

Christie Brinkley prays for divorce settlement

Christie Brinkley's Long Island divorce trial has been put on hold -- and the model says she's praying for a settlement.

Celebrities, companies bank on her intuition

The difference between a psychotic and a psychic, says Laura Day, is that a psychic's information is right. And companies pay Day $10,000 a month to be correct.

Hit comedian: 'I don't really know what I'm doing'

As Chris Rock performed in front of an audience of tens of thousands, comedian Zach Galifianakis watched admiringly offstage.

Jamie Lynn Spears poses with baby

Weeks after giving birth to daughter Maddie Briann, Jamie Lynn Spears is showing off the newborn, sharing memories of a "perfect" delivery and longing to be a Southern soccer mom.

Nat's back on new '90210'

Joe E. Tata is cooking again in the role of Peach Pit diner owner Nat for the new incarnation of "Beverly Hills 90210."

CBS News reporter talks about pregnancy

Lara Logan, the chief foreign affairs correspondent for CBS News, tells The Washington Post she is pregnant, and the father is a married federal contractor whom she met while stationed in Iraq.

Celebrities, companies bank on her intuition

The difference between a psychotic and a psychic, says Laura Day, is that a psychic's information is right. And companies pay Day $10,000 a month to be correct.

Hollywood actors' union approves contract

Members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) approved a new contract with film and television studios on Tuesday.

Boy for Matthew McConaughey, model girlfriend

Matthew McConaughey's longtime model girlfriend, Camila Alves, has given birth to the couple's first child, a 7-pound, 4-ounce boy.

Kidman gives birth to baby girl named Sunday

Nicole Kidman gave birth Monday to a baby girl named Sunday.

Beatle celebrates birthday with 'peace and love'

The Beatles first appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 44 years ago. It's also been 44 years since the Beatles held the five top positions of the Billboard pop chart, a feat never achieved before -- or since.

Madonna, Britney joining forces again

Madonna has recruited Britney Spears for a virtual appearance on her upcoming tour.

Psychiatrist : Brinkley should get custody

Christie Brinkley should get custody of her two youngest children -- but she and her narcissistic husband both need therapy, a court-appointed psychiatrist said Tuesday at their divorce trial.

Sci-fi author's estate embroiled in will dispute

Andre Norton, one of science fiction's most prolific female writers until she died three years ago, intrigued her readers by creating hundreds of fantasy worlds during her 70 years of writing.

When Billy Joel met 'The Stranger'

You might not have wanted to bet on Billy Joel in the summer of 1977.

Was male stripping, kissing stunt from 'Borat'?

Crowds in Arkansas came for the lure of cage fighting and $1 beer, but police say what they got instead was men ripping each others' clothes off and kissing -- a stunt suspected of being orchestrated by Sacha Baron Cohen of "Borat" fame.

Brinkley: Breakup was a 'nightmare'

Christie Brinkley, testifying Monday at her divorce trial, said it was a "nightmare" to put on a brave face and throw a birthday party with 30 kids after learning that her husband had an affair with a teenager.

The 'Car Talk' guys get cartoon fame

Tom and Ray Magliozzi, aka Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers of NPR's "Car Talk" fame, are just two low-ego lugs. That's why -- familiar self-deprecating shtick aside -- the boys' ambivalence about their new public television series rings seriously true.

Opera legend recovering after breaking both legs

Opera legend Joan Sutherland is recovering well after breaking both legs during a fall at her Swiss home, her agent said Monday.

'Superman/Batman' artist dies at 37

Michael Turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles such as "Superman/Batman," "The Flash" and "Civil War," has died. He was 37.

TV's 'The Bachelor' weds

"The Bachelor" is a bachelor no more.

Spoiler alert! 'Hancock's' twist causes controversy

A Will Smith movie packs in millions of people over Fourth of July weekend. No surprises there.

Gospel singer critically injured in car accident

Gospel singer and New York pastor Timothy Wright was critically injured in a crash in central Pennsylvania that killed his wife and a wrong-way driver who hit their vehicle, police said.

Changes in China: Koppel investigates

The image of Ted Koppel interviewing world leaders is so ingrained that it feels odd to see him wearing a hardhat for a nervous trip into a Chinese coal mine, or sitting in a Chongqing karaoke bar where teenage girls are hired to "entertain" male customers.

Boozing superhero dominates box office

Will Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact.

R2-D2 voice finds new sound for 'Wall-E'

Sci-fi animation moviemaking in aisle four!

Winehouse drinks onstage in Spain

Soul diva Amy Winehouse sipped from a glass of red wine and looked a bit unsteady on her feet as she appeared in front of a large audience at the Rock in Rio music festival southeast of Madrid on Friday.

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